"Vermicomposting" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Vermicomposting is a method of composting that uses worms (usually red wiggler worms) to break down organic matter into a nutrient-rich compost. The term "vermicomposting" comes from the Latin words "vermiculus," meaning "little worm," and "compostere," meaning "to break or put together." Vermicomposting uses Eisenia fetida, a type of earthworm, to decompose organic waste, such as food scraps, into a compost that can be used to fertilize plants.